SOCI 2270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Social Capital, Socioeconomic Status, Sixties Scoop
26 Jun 2018
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CHAPTER 11: Immigrant, Visible Minority and Aboriginal Families in
the Twenty-First Century
-The early experiences we have within the confines of the family shape our identity and
give direction to our life
-As immigrants enter Canada, individuals are required to adapt to a new cultural
environment
-Immigrants have different conceptions on families than Canadians
-Aboriginal people hold family “core values” that are not always mainstream with society
Diverse Canadian Family: Demographic Profile
-The availability of marriage partners, the age distribution of the group, # of children born
to families are some facts that important in the study of the family
Immigrants
-Early immigrants were from the US, the UK, western Europe and most were ‘white’.
-Immigrants from around the world have come to Canada to find a better life for
themselves/children
-Over 2.2 million immigrants were admitted to Canada in the last decade
-Canada adopted a multiculturalism policy in regards to recognizing diversity
-Canada’s immigration policy is guided by 3 objectives;
1. Family reunification
2. Development of a strong economy
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Document Summary
Chapter 11: immigrant, visible minority and aboriginal families in the twenty-first century. The early experiences we have within the confines of the family shape our identity and give direction to our life. As immigrants enter canada, individuals are required to adapt to a new cultural environment. Immigrants have different conceptions on families than canadians. Aboriginal people hold family core values that are not always mainstream with society. The availability of marriage partners, the age distribution of the group, # of children born to families are some facts that important in the study of the family. Early immigrants were from the us, the uk, western europe and most were white". Immigrants from around the world have come to canada to find a better life for themselves/children. Over 2. 2 million immigrants were admitted to canada in the last decade. Canada adopted a multiculturalism policy in regards to recognizing diversity.
